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I had a look at some video clips on Youtube and what I saw was the police - and in some cases what appears to be military - defend fences with punches and gas - probably pepper spray - and when there is enough opponents the police falls back. What isn't shown in the street fights outside the buildings is drawn guns and massive amount of tear gas.
If the police is unwilling to escalate violence, has undefensible positions, are fewer then the protestors and the protestors wants to go through or around the police and are willing to use some amount of violence to do so, then the protestors wins.
I find the unwillingness to escalate violence against protestors on the right (in contrast to protests form BLM or the left in general) very consistent with police forces in the US.
I don't see where any conspiracy would be needed or have greater explanation power.
And was it not Trump's Justice dept. which refused the mayor's request for National guard support? Who needs the National Guard when you have the Proud Boys in control? Index of Frank's Diaries
This was the preparation for a Black Lives Matter peaceful protest this summer. Members of the National Guard were deployed near the White House ahead of peaceful protests against police brutality. Quite a difference. 🤔 pic.twitter.com/CBGIykqmsa— Linsey Davis (@LinseyDavis) January 6, 2021
This was the preparation for a Black Lives Matter peaceful protest this summer. Members of the National Guard were deployed near the White House ahead of peaceful protests against police brutality. Quite a difference. 🤔 pic.twitter.com/CBGIykqmsa
It was intentional to let it happen! The additional troops of the National Guards were NOT called. The Capitol and legislatures of a Joint Meeting were left unprotected as Trump's mercenaries marched towards the Seat of US Government ... the enemy of Trump for not letting him have a second term.
🚨🚨🚨Amazing statement by the Secretary of Defense.Note whom Secretary Miller and Chairman Milley did NOT speak to: President Trump.We have had something close to the de facto invoking of uthe 25th amendment. pic.twitter.com/KtrhD7WQUY— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) January 6, 2021
🚨🚨🚨Amazing statement by the Secretary of Defense.Note whom Secretary Miller and Chairman Milley did NOT speak to: President Trump.We have had something close to the de facto invoking of uthe 25th amendment. pic.twitter.com/KtrhD7WQUY
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